February is home to the famous “The Slovakia Experiment”, this year my first long distance gravel race. I reflect on what it means to follow the planned route and develop new long-distance racing tactics.
Blessed with wonderful weather in January, I cycled between two European capitals and back in a day. Join me on my mini-adventure.
It was a journey of a lifetime. Some thoughts on how I changed over that amazing week, and how I managed with post-race blues.
The last day and my triumphal arrival into Berlin. But it can't be that easy, can it?
Day 5 of BMB, with a huge solo effort through the hills to Dresden and along the flats along the Elbe river.
Day 4 takes us out of Bavaria and into the hills of Saxony, where things start to get really difficult.
Day 3 is an out and back race through Bavaria to make checkpoints 4 and 5 in time. Our little group start to break up.
On day 2 we're feeling strong and eat up the kilometers through Saxony, Thüringen and Bavaria to get to Regensburg, but the accommodation isn't quite what we imagined.
The pre-race briefing, the grand départ from Berlin and the first day of riding. Will a crash hold us back?
Training for Berlin-Munich-Berlin needs a special toolbox of skills, including heat acclimatisation, endurance, night riding and equipment preparation.
My first steps to prepare for my biggest bike ride ever - 1500 km over 11,000 meters of elevation, in 5 days and 8 hours.
A short trip after recovering from a month of being ill, I reflect on the meaning of cycling and rediscover an old hobby.
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